Date: April 29, 1970
Fiji becomes independent. Date: October 10, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 10 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley Trial for My Lai Massacre – November 17, 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Conspiracy Charges, February 18, 1970Salvador…
An earthquake strikes western Turkey at about 23:05 local time, killing 1,086 and injuring at least 1,200. Date: March 28, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War: U.S. and South Vietnam Invade Cambodia…
U.S. President Richard Nixon asks the U.S. Congress for $155 million in supplemental aid for the Cambodian government. Date: November 18, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 18 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War Supreme Court Rejects Massachusetts Draft Refusal…
Soviet Union enters ICAO, making Russian the fourth official language of organization. Date: November 14, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 14 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Bhola Cyclone Devastates East Pakistan, Kills 500,000, November 13, 1970Kent State Shootings: Ohio…
The Oregon Highway Division attempts to destroy a rotting beached sperm whale with explosives, leading to the now infamous "exploding whale" incident. Date: November 12, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Biafran Rebels Surrender…
The family of Jeffrey R. MacDonald, United States Army captain, is found murdered in their home in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Eventually, MacDonald himself was charged with and convicted of the murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters. Date: February 17, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅…